Understanding Ecology by Biologically-Inspired Computation
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Friedrich Recknagel.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Berlin
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
(XXVIII, 398 p)
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Ecological Informatics is defined as the design and application of computational techniques for ecological analysis, synthesis, forecasting and management. The book provides an introduction to the scope, concepts and techniques of this newly emerging discipline. It illustrates numerous applications of Ecological Informatics for stream systems, river systems, freshwater lakes and marine systems as well as image recognition at micro and macro scale. Case studies focus on applications of artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic and adaptive agents to current ecological management issues such as toxic algal blooms, eutrophication, habitat degradation, conservation of biodiversity and sustainable fishery.